Find Local Rules and Forms that provide procedures and guidelines for courts in Mecklenburg County. You may print the Civil Rights form, complete it, and send it directly to the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights.The following items must be submitted to the Clerk of Court: (i) complaint; (ii) summons; (iii) cover sheet; and (iv) filing fee. This booklet is a guide to help you handle your own case in Small Claims Court. This guide is intended to help a person who wants to file or defend a civil case in the United States. Local Civil Rule 40.1(c) explains how to select the right division. SAMPLE CAPTION: In the United States District Court. This guide tells you how to fill out the right forms, prepare for trial, handle the trial, and follow through on the judge's decision. You must visit the Clerk of Court in the Mecklenburg County Courthouse. A fee is charged for this service.